Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $24.28 | 13.237% | $27.4939 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.25 | 3.229% | $188.1349 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
Purchase #3 | $127.57 | 10.149% | $140.5171 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #4 | $151.35 | 8.459% | $164.1527 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
Purchase #5 | $42.93 | 11.187% | $47.7326 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
Purchase #6 | $184.31 | 9.509% | $201.836 | $201.84 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
Purchase #7 | $225.70 | 9.665% | $247.5139 | $247.51 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.39 | $1,017.3811 | $1,017.37 | $1,017.40 | $1,017.30 |